Stewed Lentils, Barley and Vegetables

Name: Stewed Lentils, Barley and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 carrots, diced fine; 2 medium leeks, diced fine with 3 inches of green included; 2 celery ribs, diced fine; 2 medium zucchini, diced fine; 1 large onion, diced fine; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave (or 1 tsp. dried thyme); 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed; 6 -7 cups strong vegetable broth; 2 cups diced seeded ripe tomatoes; 1 cup torn basil leaves; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley

Submitted by Mama Tia

"We love veggie soups and adore beans and barley in this partly-vegetarian family! Not only that, but the basil is thriving right now!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
4 carrots, diced fine
2 medium leeks, diced fine with 3 inches of green included
2 celery ribs, diced fine
2 medium zucchini, diced fine
1 large onion, diced fine
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave (or 1 tsp. dried thyme)
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
¹⁄₂ cup pearl barley, rinsed
6 -7 cups strong vegetable broth
2 cups diced seeded ripe tomatoes
1 cup torn basil leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ cup coarsely chopped parsley

directions

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot on low heat.
Add carrots, leeks, celery, zucchini, onion and garlic.
Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes, or until veggies are wilted.
Stir in thyme.
Add the lentils, barley, and 6 cups vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring often.
Add tomatoes and basil, season with salt and pepper to taste,then cook 10 minutes more.
Stir in parsley.
If you want more broth, add the additional 1 cup of broth.
Serve in bowls with warm, crusty peasant bread and a crisp green salad.

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Mama Tia

I live on Florida's nature coast right down the road from a historic native american fishing village and some of the best sunset views there are! I have 3 beautiful children and my extended family lives nearby. I am going to school to be a registered nurse. My kids and I love the library and having campfires in our yard. We live in an area that people leave but always come back to-it has it's own quiet charm and probably will never be an urban area. We are involved in a Pentecostal church full of wonderful people as well.

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